1 . Going back to campus every September can be stressful for most students. However, some universities in China manage to make this process easier.

Hebei University

Teachers from the university recently held a treasure hunt challenge to lighten up the atmosphere of getting back to campus for students. Teachers hid coupons (奖券) in surprising places around the campus, such as the top of bookshelves or the bottom of basketball hoops. Students who managed to collect the coupons were rewarded with gifts, including books and stuffed toys.

Zhejiang University

Has carrying your suitcases up and down in your dorm building been a headache? Zhejiang University has come up with some interesting methods to solve this problem. They use a scaling ladder to lift luggage from the first floor. Instead of sweating buckets, students can sit in their dorms and wait for the suitcases to be transported to them.

Chengdu University

Getting along with roommates can be tricky when everyone has different habits and personalities. Chengdu University offers a “roommate-selection system” based on big data. After students fill out the questionnaire, including questions about their hobbies and sleeping habits, their roommates will be automatically assigned (分配) by the system based on their preferences. This way, students have more control over who they share their room with.

With considerate teachers and a personalized atmosphere, students will be more ready for the upcoming semester.

1. Why do the universities listed above take the pleasurable actions?

A．To increase their popularity.	B．To reduce the students’ tiredness.
C．To help students find good friends.	D．To make returning to campus easier.

2. What measure did Hebei University take for the semester?

A．Lightening up the campus.	B．Carrying luggage for students.
C．Making students hunt for gifts.	D．Rewarding students with books.

3. How does Chengdu University assign rooms?

A．Filling out the forms.	B．Using big data.
C．Asking about personalities.	D．Learning about habits.

3 . I’M NOT A TROPHY
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Oct. 16 and Oct. 31
Address: Markowicz Fine Art Gallery
Admission: FREE

This art exhibit is committed to global awareness and prevention of poaching and trophy hunting ( 偷 猎 和 战 利 品 狩 猎) of endangered species such as elephants, lions, and rhinos. Presented are works by French American artist and animal rights activist, Arno Elias.

BETYE SAAR: CALL AND RESPONSE
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Sep. 25 and Dec. 19
Address: Nasher Sculpture Center
Admission: Adults: $10; Children under 12: FREE

Betye Saar combines items typically discovered at flea markets and second-hand stores into new creations. This exhibition offers an opportunity to view Saar’s sketchbooks ( 速 写 册) and to examine the relationships of Saar’s found objects, sketches, and finished works, throwing new light on her art.

CAROL BOVE: COLLAGE SCULPTURES
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily between Oct. 16 and Dec. 26
Address: Nasher Sculpture Center
Admission: Adults: $10; Children under 12: FREE

The exhibition will bring together Carol Bove’s nine collage sculptures (拼 贴 雕 塑) from the last five years, two of which have been made especially for the Nasher’s exhibition. Bove’s sculptures are special for their use of color, which often draws upon outdated print technologies. This exhibition was organized by the County Museum of Art.

VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Daily between Oct. 9 and Nov. 28
Address: Lighthouse Dallas
Admission: $40 - $100

You will be immersed ( 沉 浸) in Van Gogh’s works — from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. It is all digital, hands-free, and perfect for our socially distant world. Its rich content is suitable for a wide audience, including families, school groups, couples, and seniors.

1. Where should you go if you want to learn something about wildlife?

A．Lighthouse Dallas.	B．County Museum of Art.
C．Nasher Sculpture Center.	D．Markowicz Fine Art Gallery.

2. How much should a couple pay if they want to see Carol Bove’s sculptures with their 10-year-old daughter?

A．$40.

B．$30.

C．$20.

D．$10.

3. When can you enjoy the works by Van Gogh?

A．At 9:30 am on Sep. 8.	B．At 4:00 pm on Dec. 31.
C．At 8:00 pm on Nov. 30.	D．At 10:30 am on Oct. 16.

4 . YES! Teen Internship Program

The Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) internship (实习) is a career immersion and science communication program for the youth between the ages of 14-19, who are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-11) in the Washington, D.C. region. The YES! Program gives interns practical experience through a hands-on science internship with Smithsonian science staff. By participating in the program, teens will also have access to behind-the-scenes tours and fieldtrips, creative studio workshops and college preparatory classes. During each week of the program, interns typically spend two days following their mentor (导师) and learning a variety of skills.

How to apply

To apply, create an account on the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA).Then start an application for this internship program.

·Register for SOLA A.

·Select “Internship”.

·Select “Office of Internships”.

·Select “Smithsonian YES! Teen Internship Program” from the drop-down menu.

Program components

Participants must choose at least one out of the three program components.

·Summer Session: 6 weeks, Monday through Friday, June 27—August 5, 2023.

·Saturday Sessions: 8 weeks, Saturdays only, August 13—October 1, 2023.

·Reach100: Interns are tasked to reach 100 of their peers, October 2—November 4, 2023.

Who can apply

Anyone who meets the requirements is eligible(有资格的) to apply. Applicants must:

·Be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.

·Attend a local high school in the Washington, D.C. region.

·Be in good academic rank.

·Be interested in science or cultural studies as a potential career path.

Contact Information

Youth Programs Staff at: youthnmnh@si.edu (links ends e-mail), 202-633-4588

1. What can we learn about the program from paragraph 1?

A．Interns compete with science staff.

B．Participants attend creative classes.

C．Participants are students aged 9-11.

D．Interns learn skills from the mentor.

2. Which date is suitable for participants free at weekends?

A．July 15, 2023.	B．October 14, 2023.
C．August 19, 2023.	D．November 11, 2023.

3. Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A website.

B．A report.

C．A textbook.

D．A biography.

5 . The Ragged School Museum

In a nutshell

In 1877 Dr Thomas Barnardo opened the Copperfield Road Free School, the largest of three ragged schools (charitable institutions that offered the poorest children a free education) in a row of three storehouses in East London. Now an underfunded, independent museum (opened in 1990), a small exhibition offers an insight into how tough life was in east London in the late 1800s, but the highlight is one of the original classrooms where visitors can attend a lesson led by an actor in Victorian costume. The museum is in the second phase of applying far a lottery grant (彩票福利基金), which will allow it to make vital repairs to the largest of the three storehouses, though the aim is to keep the authentic (真正的) atmosphere of the building.

Getting there

Easiest by car. The train station is a 30-minute walk away and trains are infrequent. A limited bus service from Liskeard drops you 20 minutes away. Parking is free right outside the gates.

Opening hours

10am—6pm Monday—Saturday. Last entry: 5:30pm. Outside these times the museum runs a schools programme, with 16,000 school children coming through the doors each year.

Value for money?

A little pricey, but the ticket is valid for a year. Entry is £18 adult, £ 13 child, family tickets £37. 60 (1+3 children) or £49. 60 (2+3).

Verdict (评价)

8/10. Lots of ideas, interactive activities and friendly, knowledgeable staff. This is an authentic slice of East End history that strives (努力) to inspire children through its work.

1. What does the Ragged School Museum offer to visitors?

A．An option to keep its buildings in shape.

B．A platform to raise money for its major repair.

C．An insight into the British theatre in the 1800s.

D．A chance to step back in time for a Victorian lesson.

2. How much would a couple with their three children pay for admission?

A．£37. 60.

B．£49. 60.

C．£57.

D．£75.

3. What do we know about the Ragged School Museum?

A．It charges parking fees.	B．It is beneficial to children.
C．It is only accessible by car.	D．It has varied opening hours.

6 . Club Information

Art

Our weekly life drawing sessions are a relaxing environment for your artistic ability to develop and meet other creative souls. No previous experience of art is required to join, because we believe art should be for all.

Meeting Time: Tuesdays 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Learn more about us at art.soc@gmail.com

Backstage

We are a group of students who like theatre very much. We provide both the basics of theatre and voluntary theatre services in The Riley Smith Theatre. Backstage isn’t just about the theatre, though.

We also run a trip once a year to a musical of our choice.

Meeting Time: Fridays 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Learn more about us at backstage.soc@gmail.com

Band

We exist to help bring together musicians of every genre(体裁). We aim to promote live music and help musicians find band mates. Please join the BandSoc group by pressing the blue Visit Group“button, which has all the latest updates and events. Please also consider buying membership to save a few pounds at events.

Meeting Time: Mondays 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Learn more about us at band soc@gmail.com

Anglo-Chinese

We are a culturally aware and diverse club devoted to promoting Chinese and British culture by creating a home away from home”. We aim to promote cultural exchange and meet amazing people.

Joining us is completely free. We welcome everyone to join us and participate in our activities.

Meeting Time: Thursdays 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Learn more about us at anglochinese.soc@gmail.com

1. Which website can you visit if you are interested in acting?

A．art.soc@gmail.com	B．backstage.soc@gmail.com
C．band.soc@gmail.com	D．anglochinese.soc@gmail.com

2. How can you take part in Band events at a reduced price?

A．Become a member.	B．Join the Visit Group.
C．Bring a band mate.	D．Book a ticket online.

3. Which club can you join to raise cross-cultural awareness?

A．Art.

B．Backstage.

C．Band.

D．Anglo-Chinese.

7 . With a headset, VR lets you look around a virtual (虚拟的) space as if you’re actually there. Here’s something about VR headsets in general to help you choose the best one.

Meta Quest 2 The Meta Quest 2 improves on the original headset in nearly every way possible, and at a more affordable price. Simply put, the Quest 2 is for anyone interested in playing in virtual reality. It has plenty of games and software, and you don’t need to connect it into anything except to charge its battery. Jump To Details Rate: $399.00

HP Reverb G2 There designed HP Reverb G2 VR headset offers a more comfortable fit and reliable experience, while maintaining the same sharp picture and reasonable price. The Meta Quest 2 is a better overall pick, but the Reverb G2 offers a slightly sharper picture. Jump To Details Rate: $499.00

HTC Vive Pro 2 The Vive Pro 2 is the sharpest VR headset we’ve seen yet, with a price to match. If you want the best VR experience available without throwing yourself into professional extremes, the Vive Pro 2 is worth considering. It’ll cost you at least $1, 300, but you’ll enjoy amazing visuals and controls. Jump To Details Rate: $1, 399.00

Valve Index VR Kit The Valve Index is the most impressive consumer VR headset we’ve seen yet, entirely due to its brand-new, finger-tracking controllers. This is the go-to VR headset for use with PCs, thanks to its strong performance and excellent controllers. Jump To Details Rate: $1, 479.99

1. What edge does HP Reverb G 2 have over Meta Quest 2?

A．Lower price.

B．Longer battery life.

C．Clearer picture.

D．Better controllability.

2. Which is the best choice for a man who likes finger-tracking controllers?

A．Meta Quest 2.

B．HP Reverb G 2.

C．HTC Vive Pro 2.

D．Valve Index VR Kit.

3. What columnist his text probably taken from?

A．Overseas Education.	B．Sales Promotion.
C．National Economy.	D．Global Geography.

8 . For children in parts of Kenya, books often arrive on the back of a camel. In other parts of the world, they arrive on horses, boats and motor vehicles. Books are hard to come by in some parts of the world. That makes mobile (移动) libraries an excellent way to share knowledge and the joy of reading.

The Camel Mobile Library

In Kenya’s Northeastern region, the Camel Mobile Library takes books to remote villages. The government created the program to give children a chance to learn to read. The animals, which carry 400 books at a time, travel four days a week.

ⅡBibliomotocarro

Retired school teacher Antonio La Cava wanted to help children learn to love reading. With that in mind, he turned his three-wheeled van (小货车) into a traveling library. His Bibliomotocarro holds 700 books. Each month he travels over 480 kilometers to visit excited children in southern Italy’s smallest villages.

CLI Book Boats

Community Learning International (CLI) sponsors a floating library in Laos. The boats, which visit out-of-the-way villages along the Mekong River, carry more than 1,000 books. When the boat arrives, the children rush to the floating library. They choose their books and read well into the night, returning their books in the morning. The boat then moves on to its next stop.

Horse-Powered Literacy

In remote parts of Ethiopia, a teacher and a horse, carrying books, pencils and exercise books, travel from village to village. Upon their arrival, the teacher gives books to the children and reads aloud to them. During those few short hours, the children are introduced to the power of reading.

1. What can we learn about Antonio La Cava?

A．He works in a local school now.	B．He takes books to children by boat.
C．He uses his van as a mobile library.	D．He travels to villages four times a week.

2. Which library offers local children a chance to hear the teacher read a book?

A．The Camel Mobile Library.	B．Ⅱ Bibliomotocarro.
C．CLI Book Boats.	D．Horse-Powered Literacy.

3. What’s the value of the mobile libraries?

A．They keep the magic of reading alive.	B．They break the tradition in remote areas.
C．They show unusual ways to deliver books.	D．They encourage local children to share opinions.

9 . How often do you get the chance to embrace the darkness of a wilderness park? Bryce Canyon is seeking an Astronomy Volunteer to help share this incredible resource with our guests!

DESCRIPTION

Whether you bring your own telescope for the nightly telescope fields or bring your own solar telescope for daytime observing, (or both) you’ll be able to share your love for astronomy with hundreds of people every night/day of the astronomy festival!

Daytime activities typically run from 10：00 a.m. to 2：00 p.m.

All telescope operators and festival staff will meet at 6：00 p.m. each evening before setup to discuss the plan for the field.

Telescope field area is open for setup between 8：00 p.m. and 9：30 p.m.

The nightly telescope field is open to the public 10：00 p.m. to midnight unless weather causes a cancellation.

DUTIES

Assist guests with viewing through the telescope, while guiding their experience.

Interpret the night sky to guests with minimal use of a laser pointer.

Answer guests’ questions while operating telescope.

QUALIFICATIONS

You must bring your own telescope.

Strong background in astronomy.

Previous experience with public speaking or interpretation.

Knowledge of the International Dark­Sky Associations (IDA).

Note: Bryce Canyon National Park elevations reach 9,100 feet (2778 meters). People with heart or respiratory concerns should be especially careful not to overexert themselves.

1. Who is wanted according to the text?

A．An Astronomy Festival Volunteer.	B．An Astronomy Telescope learner.
C．A Wilderness Park Observer.	D．A Wilderness Park Assistant.

2. When is one allowed to set up a telescope?

A．9：00 a.m.	B．10：00 a.m.
C．9：00 p.m.	D．10：00 p.m.

3. What is the basic qualification for the position?

A．Answering a question.	B．Owning a telescope.
C．Language interpretation.	D．Medical experience.

10 . Welcome to Write the World!

We’re a community of young writers (ages 13-18) from over 120 countries. Join us and...

Write more

Explore our ever-changing library of prompts (提示) as you keep on a regular writing practice. When you’re at a loss for an idea or feeling uninspired, a prompt magically opens new doors. Push beyond your comfort zone and try different topics and styles.

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See your writing improve as you find your own voice. Enter competitions for the chance to receive comments (评论) from authors, writing teachers, and other experts in the field.

Each month Write the World holds a new competition, which is developed around an idea or type of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports news, or fiction. Competitions encourage you to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new types and share your work with a sea of eager readers.

Write together

Writing is a social act. The best writers often rewrite their work — based on the advice they receive from their writing community. Share your work with an energetic community, and exchange opinions with writers from all over the world.

At Write the World, this is what creates connection from one side of the world to the other. Expressing ourselves through the written word is so much easier and fun when we have eager readers telling us what’s working well, and where we might improve our skills.

WORDS ARE POWERFUL. Joining in the Write the World community and publishing on our website, you are responsible for your words. Check out our Writing Guidelines for further details. Please contact us at hello@writetheworld.com if you have any questions.

1. What is Write the World?

A．A publishing house.	B．An online community.
C．A world organization.	D．An advertising company.

2. What can you do at Write the World?

A．Borrow books from its library.	B．Have articles written by readers.
C．Seek advice from other writers.	D．Hold competitions every month.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To teach writing skills.	B．To show the power of words.
C．To attract young writers.	D．To explain the competition rules.